Weequahic Golf Course
Plan your round at Weequahic Golf Course
Weequahic Golf Course is an 18-hole public course run by Essex County in Weequahic Park in Newark, along the shore of a lake. The first nine holes opened in 1914 to a design by George Low and the county calls it the oldest public golf course in New Jersey. It grew to 18 holes in 1970 and was renovated again by Stephen Kay, reopening in summer 2025. The back tees play 5,558 yards to a par of 70. The course is open to the public.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by George Low (original nine, 1914); Hal Purdy (18 holes, 1970); Stephen Kay and Kevin Wager (renovation)
- Opened 1914
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
Weequahic Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
281
yds ·White
Coffin Corner. A well-placed tee shot to the middle of the fairway leaves a short approach. Missing long and right is where the trouble is.
Hole 2
162
yds ·White
Long Look. A downhill par 3 that gives the first view of the course. Five bunkers surround the green, so accuracy matters more than distance.
Hole 3
261
yds ·White
Early Grave. A short par 4 where the second shot has to carry a wall of bunkers to reach the green.
Hole 4
125
yds ·White
Burial Mounds. A par 3 where the goal is to hit the green with the tee shot, since the surrounding mounds make a miss costly.
Hole 5
451
yds ·White
Mountain of Fire. Aim at the large bunker in the distance off the tee to set up a chance to reach this par 5 in two.
Hole 6
488
yds ·White
Dayton Dread. A long par 5 that takes three accurate shots to reach the green. Keep the ball right of Dayton Street.
Hole 7
294
yds ·White
Infinity. The green is an infinity-style green, so a second shot that runs long will not find a place to stop.
Hole 8
134
yds ·White
Tree Trouble. A straight shot into a well-protected green is needed to stay out of the trees.
Hole 9
337
yds ·White
Steep Slope. Get the tee shot to the top of the rise for a sight line to the green, and avoid the fairway bunkers on the left.
Hole 10
144
yds ·White
Tip The Cup. A short par 3 to a redan green that slopes right to left. A bunker guards the front.
Hole 11
508
yds ·White
Head of the Cove. A long par 5 that rewards accuracy, with lake views down the left and grass hollows around the green.
Hole 12
299
yds ·White
Cliff. Hug the left side of the fairway for the best look at the green. Coming up short leaves a shot from well below the hole.
Hole 13
127
yds ·White
Twin Oaks. One oak is the aim point and another guards the green, so pick the right tree.
Hole 14
324
yds ·White
Back Stretch. The hole heads back toward what used to be a horse racing track. The bunker right of the green is modeled on a famous one.
Hole 15
361
yds ·White
Fork of the River. The widest fairway on the course, split by a dry riverbed that you need to keep out of.
Hole 16
468
yds ·White
Seven Spirits. A par 5 where the third shot goes uphill to a green guarded by seven bunkers.
Hole 17
124
yds ·White
In the Valley. A short par 3 through a valley. Hitting it long leaves a tough shot back, and the ball may not hold the green.
Hole 18
374
yds ·White
Home. A difficult par 4 on the way back to the clubhouse, with mounds on the right and around the green.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 301 | 281 | 261 |
| 2 | 3 | — | 176 | 162 | 126 |
| 3 | 4 | — | 278 | 261 | 208 |
| 4 | 3 | — | 136 | 125 | 106 |
| 5 | 5 | — | 465 | 451 | 367 |
| 6 | 5 | — | 535 | 488 | 425 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 307 | 294 | 204 |
| 8 | 3 | — | 151 | 134 | 114 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 347 | 337 | 263 |
| Out | 35 | 2,696 | 2,533 | 2,074 | |
| 10 | 3 | — | 161 | 144 | 119 |
| 11 | 5 | — | 525 | 508 | 471 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 309 | 299 | 242 |
| 13 | 3 | — | 151 | 127 | 111 |
| 14 | 4 | — | 341 | 324 | 276 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 371 | 361 | 300 |
| 16 | 5 | — | 486 | 468 | 370 |
| 17 | 3 | — | 132 | 124 | 105 |
| 18 | 4 | — | 386 | 374 | 239 |
| In | 35 | 2,862 | 2,729 | 2,233 | |
| Total | 70 | 5,558 | 5,262 | 4,307 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear a collared shirt and soft spikes
- Bring your own clubs, since each player must have a set
- Keep carts on the paths around tees and greens and follow the 90-degree rule
- Read the county's Golf ID and policies pages before your first round
Dress code
Collared shirts must be worn at all times, and soft spikes only.
Carts & walking
Carts are offered. The 90-degree cart rule applies, and carts stay on the paths around tees and greens.
Pace of play
Players are asked to keep pace with the group in front and to play from the appropriate tees.
Policies
Tee times are booked online through the course page. The county posts Golf ID registration rules and a policies and procedures manual on its golf page. Yardages on the card are to the center of the green, and all fences on the course are out of bounds (one-stroke penalty from the point of exit).
Quick answers
Weequahic Golf Course at a glance
Is Weequahic Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Weequahic Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Weequahic Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Weequahic Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,307 to 5,558 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Weequahic Golf Course?
Yes. This guide covers Weequahic Golf Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Weequahic Golf Course?
Weequahic Golf Course was designed by George Low (original nine, 1914); Hal Purdy (18 holes, 1970); Stephen Kay and Kevin Wager (renovation) and opened in 1914.
What's the dress code at Weequahic Golf Course?
Collared shirts must be worn at all times, and soft spikes only.
What are the cart and walking rules at Weequahic Golf Course?
Carts are offered. The 90-degree cart rule applies, and carts stay on the paths around tees and greens.
What's the pace of play at Weequahic Golf Course?
Players are asked to keep pace with the group in front and to play from the appropriate tees.
How do you book a tee time at Weequahic Golf Course?
Call the course at 973-926-2520.
Where is Weequahic Golf Course?
Weequahic Golf Course is at 1 Thomas Carmichael Drive, Newark, NJ 07112.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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